CRIMINAL DEFENSE

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Case Process

Pre-Trial Phases [1-4]

Phase 1 - Arraignment

Your First Court Appearance

Enter a Not Guilty Plea

Demand Discovery

Set Bail Review

Set FDC and Prelim Dates

Serve Prosecution Motions

Request all Discovery

Get Discovery ASAP

Set Dates Strategically

Phase 2 - Bail Review

Motion to Reduce Bail

Bring Witnesses/Docs

O.R. Release/Post Bail

Pick Next Court Date

Arguments

You’re not a flight risk

You’re not a danger

You have ties to the community

Phase 3 - Felony Disposition Conference

1st Settlement Conference

Discuss Settlement

Be Ready to Deal

Know Your Judge

Know Your Prosecutor

Prepared Strategy with your Lawyer for EDP

Review Discovery Issues

File Motions

Set Preliminary Hearing

Cross Examine Witnesses

Continue Prelim If You are not prepared

Phase 4 - Preliminary Hearing

D.A. Puts on Evidence

DA puts on witnesses to establish a stong case

Good Place to show Witness as Wrong or Lying

Defense Attacks Charges

Argue Motions

Trial Phases [5-8]

Phase 5 - Arraignment in Trial Court

2 Weeks After Pre-Lim

Readiness conference and set trial dates strategically

Negotiate Case with DA

File Any Motions

Set Pre-Trial Dates

Pick a Future Trial Date Strategically

Get ready for Plea Bargain at RC

Prepare for Trial

Phase. 6 - Readiness Conference

Settlement Opportunity

Last Chance for Serious Negotiations

Discuss Witness/Trial

Set Motion Hearing Dates

Prepare for Trial

May have 2 or 3 Readiness

Conferences before you settle

Time is Running Out!

Phase 7 - Motions

Hearing on the Motion Filed

Argue Motions Filed

Review Trial Strategy

Subpoena Witnesses

Prepare for Trial

995 Motion (Challenge Evidence)

Discovery Motions

Phase 8 - Trial

Jury/Bench Trial

Pick Jurors

Go to Battle

Unanimous Verdict or Hung Jury

Don’t Waive Jury without Serious Discussion

Make sure your lawyer is Totally Prepared

NOT GUILTY!

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If you or someone you know been accused of a crime, it is important that you know your rights. We handle all misdemeanors and felonies. Call us now for a FREE consultation.